Last Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 12 April 1966 · 18:28 local in London
1966-04-12 17:28 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 18:28 local time in London on 12 April. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-63°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
12 Apr
1966
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 18:28 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
04:03
Next moonset
11:31
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1966
20
New Moon
Not visible21:35 local · Wed, Wed 20 Apr · Moon -15°
Apr 1966
28
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon04:49 local · Thu, Thu 28 Apr · Moon -8°
May 1966
4
Full Moon
Above horizon22:01 local · Wed, Wed 4 May · Moon 12°
May 1966
12
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon12:19 local · Thu, Thu 12 May · Moon -6°